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Another great summer weekend is approaching which means it’s time to load up your GPS and hit the trails in search of geocaching treasure. Started in 2000, geocaching is a relatively new sport/hobby that uses GPS equipment to find hidden caches — kind of a techno-treasure hunt. Similar to the orienteering you might have done in your younger days as a Boy Scout or Girl Scout, geocaching replaces that boring old compass with a cool electronic GPS unit.

Over the years people have gotten creative with geocaching. There’s the traditional cache that started the phenomenon: coordinates that lead you to a container with a log book and maybe a few trinkets. But geocaching has evolved and now reflects the unique creativity of its enthusiasts. Today you can track multi-caches where one cache provides clues for finding the next cache until you finally ferret out the final cache. There are mystery or puzzle caches that require you to solve a puzzle to gain access to the cache coordinates. Cipher caches allow you to channel your inner Bond as you decode clues that lead you to cache coordinates. Every year there are new and creative developments in the sport. Geocaching has become so popular that many areas have clubs where cachers meet regularly. Event caches organized by local and regional clubs draw geocachers for a day of discussion, training, sharing and caching. Mega-event caches can attract hundreds of geocachers from all over the world.

You’ll find a number of great websites that tell you how to get started, where to find caches, how to create a cache in your area, and more. Our favorite is Geocaching.com which is a great starting point for enthusiasts new to geocaching. You’ll find an easy to use cache-search feature and plenty of information about the hobby. On our website, you’ll find GPS units to fit every budget.  Right now you can get a great deal on a refurbished Garmin GPSMAP 60 CSx portable handheld outdoor color GPS (shown above). So click on, load up and get out there!